Hit the streets of Keynsham

Runners of all ages and abilities will be taking to the streetsagain this weekend for the 22nd Keynsham Road Race.

Olympic relay gold medallist Jason Gardner will get the raceunderway at Cadbury's at 11am on Sunday.

More than 500 runners took part last year and this year'sentrants will be competing for numerous prizes, including pounds100in vouchers for the winner of the men's and ladies' races.

There are also cups for the first Keynsham male and femaleresident to finish.

This year's race - which will be preceded at 10am by a children'sfun run within the grounds of Cadbury's - is raising money for twocharities, Young Carers and the 1st Keynsham Scout Group, which iscelebrating its centenary.

Entry forms can be obtained from Charles Sanders on 0117 986 5104or runners can register on the day, although this costs pounds2 inaddition to the pre-event fee.

For more information visit www. 1stkeynshamscouts.org.uk/roadrace.

Also on Sunday is the 10th Cowpat Canter 12k multi-terrain racefrom Midsomer Norton Rugby Club, starting at 11am.

Entries will be taken on the day as long as the limit of 250 hasnot been reached. Call Andy Manley on 01761 419160 for furtherdetails or visit www.somerac.org.uk.